Cordless

New Makita 18V Brushless Jigsaw

Feb 12, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

We received word that Makita will be releasing a new brushless cordless jigsaw in the summer of 2014.

First Look: Makita 18V X2 Circular Saw, XSH01Z

Feb 11, 2014 Stuart 22 Comments

Here is a closer look at Makita’s upcoming 18V X2 LXT 36V-equivalent circular saw, which is said to deliver near-corded circular saw performance.

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Reader Question: Which 12V Drill and Screwdriver Combo for a Homeowner and Woodworker?

Feb 7, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

A reader asked for help in deciding between Milwaukee M12 drills and drivers for home and woodworking use. Do you think we made the best recommendation?

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Reader Question: Which 12V Hammer Drill to Buy?

Feb 4, 2014 Stuart 8 Comments

A reader asked for help in deciding between popular 12V hammer drills. Our pick: the Milwaukee M12 2408.

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New Dewalt 20V Cordless Band Saw

Feb 3, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

Dewalt has come out with a new 20V Max cordless band saw, model DCX371.

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Price Drop: Fluke Visual IR Thermometers

Feb 3, 2014 Stuart 4 Comments

Fluke has recently slashed the prices of their VT02 and VT04 visual infrared thermometers.

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Why Powerful Drills MUST Have Auxiliary Handles

Jan 31, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

We took a detailed look at why more powerful drills must come with auxiliary handles.

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Power Tool Brands Don’t Make Their Own Batteries

Jan 29, 2014 Stuart 48 Comments

Here are a few thoughts about cordless power tool battery packs.

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Makita 18V LXT 5.0Ah Battery

Jan 28, 2014 Stuart 37 Comments

We have seen evidence that suggests Makita is one of several brands currently working to bring a new higher capacity 18V 5.0Ah battery to market.

Compressors, Air Tools, Nailers

New Dewalt DCN692 Brushless Cordless Framing Nailer

Jan 27, 2014 Stuart 14 Comments

Dewalt is coming out with a new cordless brushless framing nailer, the DCN692.

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Why We Cannot Do an Exhaustive Cordless Battery Comparison

Jan 27, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

We were asked to put together a more detailed battery comparison, but unfortunately this isn’t something we will do. Here’s why.

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Hot Deal: Bosch 3-Tool and (2) L-Boxx Combo Kit for $160!

Jan 27, 2014 Stuart 19 Comments

Bosch’s 12V drill/driver, impact driver, radio, and double L-Boxx kit recently dropped in price to $160 from $200.

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Milwaukee M18 Bluetooth Radio Review

Jan 23, 2014 Stuart 12 Comments

We asked the guys at Tools in Action for a quick review of Milwaukee’s new M18 jobsite radio charger.

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Bosch GLM 100 C Laser Distance Measuring Tool Review

Jan 23, 2014 Stuart 23 Comments

We reviewed the new Bosch Bluetooth-equipped GLM 100 C laser distance measuring tool.

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Hot Deal: Select Milwaukee M12 & M18 Cordless Kits on Sale!

Jan 23, 2014 Stuart 20 Comments

We were tipped off about some VERY GOOD deals on six select Milwaukee M12 and M18 cordless kits.

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